LVMH Strengthens Executive Committee With Strategic Leadership Appointments

LVMH Strengthens Executive Committee With Strategic Leadership Appointments

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced major leadership appointments to its executive committee as part of its ongoing strategy to reinforce governance, accelerate sustainable growth, and streamline operations across key business divisions. The changes, effective immediately, see two seasoned executives — Véronique Courtois and Antoine Arnault — elevated to strategic roles that align with the group’s long-term ambitions in luxury goods and brand stewardship.

Véronique Courtois to Lead Beauty Division and Join Executive Committee

Véronique Courtois has been appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Parfums Christian Dior and as head of LVMH’s Beauty division. In her expanded role, Courtois will oversee all maisons within the conglomerate’s beauty portfolio, consolidating creative, commercial, and operational oversight under her leadership. Her elevation to the executive committee reflects LVMH’s confidence in her ability to drive brand performance, innovation, and market expansion across one of the group’s most valuable segments. 

Courtois, who has been with LVMH since 2000, has a notable track record spanning marketing and executive leadership positions, including her tenure as CEO of Guerlain and her leadership of Parfums Christian Dior. Her deep institutional knowledge and strategic insight position her to guide LVMH’s beauty brands through shifting consumer preferences and competitive pressures in global markets. 

Antoine Arnault Expands Leadership Role With Committee Seat

Antoine Arnault, director of image, communication and environmental strategy for LVMH, has also been appointed to the group’s executive committee. In his expanded capacity, Arnault will continue to oversee strategic communications, sustainability initiatives, and brand positioning efforts that are integral to LVMH’s identity and market influence. 

As a member of the Arnault family and a prominent figure within the luxury industry, Antoine Arnault brings both brand stewardship and forward‑looking capability to the executive committee. His inclusion reflects the growing role of integrated communication and environmental strategy in corporate leadership at luxury conglomerates.

Strategic Context and Executive Committee Evolution

The executive committee at LVMH serves as the principal body guiding strategic decisions, governance frameworks, and cross‑division collaboration for the group’s portfolio of iconic maisons. By bringing Courtois and Arnault into its ranks, LVMH underscores its focus on blending brand leadership with operational excellence at the highest corporate level. 

The appointments also come amid broader shifts within the group’s leadership landscape, including transitions in other senior roles and the continued evolution of governance practices that ensure adaptability, sustainability, and competitive agility in the global luxury sector. 

Outlook

With these strategic committee appointments, LVMH is positioning itself to navigate future industry challenges and opportunities, from digital transformation and luxury consumer trends to environmental responsibility and global market expansion. The inclusion of seasoned leaders with deep brand and strategic expertise is expected to reinforce the group’s resilience and long‑term growth trajectory.